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Waipahu

Hawaii · 43,485 residents · 2.678 sq mi
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Waipahu is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,351. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $648,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,485
+31%since 2000
from 33,108 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
16,238 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 12,363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+15%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K34K37K41K45K1990201020202024Waipahu
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,351
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,012
+73%since 2000
from $14,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$648,200
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,338
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
8.3
+57%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(1,362)
Black0.8%(281)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,016)
Asian64.1%(21,232)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.8%(10,872)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(911)
Black0.5%(237)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(2,040)
Asian71.1%(30,931)
Other23.9%(10,382)
Diversity Score57.5%(24,999)
Diversity Score
57
+75%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
41.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waipahu, Hawaii?

Waipahu, Hawaii has about 43,485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waipahu, Hawaii?

The typical household in Waipahu, Hawaii earns about $78,351 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waipahu, Hawaii expensive?

In Waipahu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $648,200, and the typical rent is about $1,338 a month.

How educated are people in Waipahu, Hawaii?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Waipahu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waipahu, Hawaii?

About 11.1% of people in Waipahu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waipahu, Hawaii grown since 1990?

Yes, Waipahu, Hawaii has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,050 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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